1.09.2011

Daily Threads: I Need a Horse

In my efforts to throw together a simple outfit, I walked out of my closet as an equestrian. I just need a cap and a blazer, oh, and a horse. And although this looks like a simple ensemble, it's not so simple to take off while out shopping. Necklace over shirt + socks over pants = annoying in the dressing room. Trying on pants over a pair of pants isn't as easy as it seems - and you leave the store with a pair two sizes too big.

I have a love hate relationship with shopping - some days everything works out, other days... nothing. We went to a few stores last night and one was the Gap. I love the Gap - their simple, but trendy style appeals to me. The husband walked out with two pair of pants, a shirt, and some man perfume. I walked out with nothing. I tried on two pair of pants - in the same size as these (see how nicely they fit?). One pair was falling off of me and the other I could barely button (the laying down method always pulls through!). It drives me nuts. Does this happen to you? Ever? Please say yes.

Inconsistent sizing is always the worst! Especially those stores that do vanity sizing. So annoying!!

And I totally hate shopping in non-shopping friendly clothes. I didn't think we were going to the mall yesterday and wore a button-up underneath a button-up cardigan... and I found this button-up denim shirt at H&M on sale.. but the thought of un-doing SO MANY buttons and then having to re-do them all again afterward was so unappealing so I put it back. Now I'm totally regretting it, and have to make an extra trip back to the mall to see if it's still there! :(

Inconsistent sizing is AWFUL. I work at Old Navy, and I can tell you from experience that the Gap brand is the worst about sizing. I go to Gap and I'll have to try on several different sizes of everything just to find something that works--annoying! But I love the Gap--and my discount--so I make it work.

The whole pants not fitting the same even when it's the same brand happens to me all the time! I hate it! I guess it's different styles that do it, but it's obnoxious! I have 3 pairs of Levi's jeans. Two are the same size and one is a size bigger. The bigger size is the smallest of them all! I don't understand! I guess because one is 505, one is 515, and the other is 535 that they fit different? I don't know but it drives me nuts!

Ugh! YES! ... Hate when garments are not true to size, makes my self-esteem go 100 point lower! ... It rarely happens at Gap cause their cuts fit my shape very good but it's so dissapointing when it happens specially when I really like the pants. Don't forget to post pictures of your horse when you get it , haha.

Lovin' the equestrian look! I made a similarly poor choice in shopping attire this weekend. I wound up trying on skirts and dresses over my jeans. Let's just say that I will be returning a lot of items, lol.

I always plan out my shopping outfits if possible. No hairdos, they get messed up taking shirts on/off. No necklaces, belts, or shoes that buckle or tie. Skirts with leggings so I can try on pants/skirts/dresses over them (especially when thrift shopping). There are other rules, but usually I don't follow them and having the same problems you did.

Oh yeah there are definitely days when shopping just seems like an impossible task to me. That's mostly why I don't really like shopping in malls and stuff as much as I used to. I really like thrifting and I used to love ModCloth becuase they had measurements. I trust my measurements much more than modern sizing... because it's so bad even within one brand!

Also you'd fit right in at hollins in that outfit! You just need a puffy green vest that says Hollins Riding. hehe

I once asked a Gap SA for help on sizing and she found 5 pairs in the same size and told me to try them all on! Said it will all fit differently and boy was she right. Love this simple look on you, equestrian-esque but cute!

Linley, I really enjoy your blog. I love to look at all these outfits and think back to when we used to hang out and you just wore jeans, a studded belt, chuck taylors and a t-shirt. ;) I've barely grown out of that myself! You inspire me to be more stylish.. which is something I've told myself to do for years, but I don't have the money to shop. I know that's a lame excuse, because I am always go thrifting, but money is even too tight for that.If I ever become stylish, my blogs will be for those low-budget beauties! ;) hehe<3

I have exactly that kind of problem with shopping all the time! Sizes are never the same twice, even in the same store and, worse still, I often find beautiful things only when I can't afford them- and nothing when there's money in my pocket! I love this equestrian look, though, especially the necklace over the turtleneck. It's the perfect accent :)xox,Ceehttp://cocoandvera.blogspot.com

YES it totally does.easy to take on and off outfits are crucial for successful shopping, otherwise you get so fed up with your socks and boots that you inevitably leave with nothing. oh well--good for the budget!

This happens to me all the time. On my birthday I went shopping and had some good money to spend and I found 2 shirts. :/ However, if at first you don't succeed, try, try again. I've never stopped shopping. It's way too fun! :)

Hehe...there is a girl who works at "my" Forever 21 who always compliments me on my outfits and tells me I look like I've been horseback riding, very stylishly. I don't ride horses. It's really nice but a bit awkward.